Best time to visit Versailles
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Versailles
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Versailles).
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Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None - 2
Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet at Versailles with private guide - 3
Private Transfer: Versailles to Paris Airport CDG by Luxury Van - 4
Private Versailles Guided Tour with Optional Transfer from Paris - 5
Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart - 6
Versailles Palace Private Tailored Guided Tour With Hotel Pickup
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Versailles (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Versailles's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2–7 | 3 | 11 | 135 | 12.3 | 84% | 22 | 86 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Feb | 4–10 | 6 | 11 | 123 | 11.2 | 76% | 24 | 107 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Mar | 4–12 | 9 | 14 | 152 | 10.9 | 68% | 21 | 177 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 6–15 | 12 | 10 | 112 | 11.2 | 59% | 20 | 228 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 10–19 | 17 | 13 | 143 | 11.0 | 60% | 19 | 261 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 13–23 | 22 | 12 | 133 | 11.1 | 59% | 17 | 270 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 15–24 | 24 | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 55% | 18 | 275 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Aug | 15–25 | 25 | 11 | 110 | 10.0 | 58% | 17 | 253 | 5 | Peak | 8 |
| Sep | 13–22 | 21 | 10 | 112 | 11.2 | 64% | 17 | 209 | 4 | Busy | 8 |
| Oct | 10–17 | 15 | 15 | 142 | 9.5 | 75% | 21 | 151 | 2 | Moderate | 6 |
| Nov | 6–11 | 8 | 11 | 110 | 10.0 | 82% | 20 | 111 | 1 | Peak | 5 |
| Dec | 4–8 | 5 | 14 | 154 | 11.0 | 86% | 21 | 68 | 1 | Moderate | 4 |
UV Index in Versailles by Month
UV index in Versailles peaks at 6 (moderate) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in January.
Best months in detail
July
9/1015–24°C · 9 rain days (107h) · 275 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
August
8/1015–25°C · 11 rain days (110h) · 253 sun hours · 58% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
September
8/1013–22°C · 10 rain days (112h) · 209 sun hours · 64% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
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January
4/102–7°C (feels 3°C) · 11 rain days (135h) · 86 sun hours · 84% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
5/104–10°C (feels 6°C) · 11 rain days (123h) · 107 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
5/104–12°C (feels 9°C) · 14 rain days (152h) · 177 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
7/106–15°C (feels 12°C) · 10 rain days (112h) · 228 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
May
7/1010–19°C (feels 17°C) · 13 rain days (143h) · 261 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
8/1013–23°C · 12 rain days (133h) · 270 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
October
6/1010–17°C (feels 15°C) · 15 rain days (142h) · 151 sun hours · 75% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
November
5/106–11°C (feels 8°C) · 11 rain days (110h) · 111 sun hours · 82% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
4/104–8°C (feels 5°C) · 14 rain days (154h) · 68 sun hours · 86% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Versailles
When is the best time to visit Versailles?
July is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 15–24°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are July, August, September.
What is the worst time to visit Versailles?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 4–8°C (14 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Versailles?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Versailles have good weather but fewer tourists?
July (climate 9/10, crowd index 20) and June (climate 8/10, crowd index 10) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Versailles by month?
UV peaks at 6 (moderate) in June and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 6, Jul 5, Aug 5, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Versailles in June?
June is the peak UV month in Versailles, with a daily-peak UV index of 6 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Versailles on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, May, June, July, August, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Versailles bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 6 months: January, February, March, April, November, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 13 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 27 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.